posed

1. To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.

   To pose a model for a picture.

2. To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
3. To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
4. (in the phrase "to pose as") To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.
5. To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.
6. To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.
7. To interrogate; to question.
8. To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.

1. To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.
2. To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.
3. To perplex or confuse (someone).

adjective

Firm; determined; fixed.